Options for TRAK Lathes

Advanced Features with Verify

Advanced Features with Verify incorporates 3D solid model machining simulation software that allows you to quickly and easily proof your ProtoTRAK mill and lathe programs prior to cutting chips. Available for new ProtoTRAK SMX and SLX controls.

Converter - DXF File

Powerful software that imports DXF file information and provides the user interface to add the data necessary to complete the part program. Same user friendly format as the ProtoTRAK programming

Coolant Pump

The optional coolant pump is mounted on the back of the machine column. It is wired into the electrical panel for operation as an auxiliary function or through the Accessory key on the CNC front panel. For ProtoTRAK SMX CNC two-axis models, a manual switch is provided.

Dorian 8 Position Indexer

Dorian brand, model Smart-Dex 20 or 25 installed and integrated into the machine. Eight stations, coolant supplied at each tool.

TRAKing Option

Since 1986, ProtoTRAK has brought an extraordinary level of productivity to small lot machining. When we tell you that TRAKing is the coolest thing ever made for tool room applications, you should believe that you owe it to yourself to get a live demo. The power of TRAKing is that you no longer have to choose between the efficiency of CNC and the security of manual control - TRAKing gives you both. With TRAKing, you don't have to go through the process of proving out the CNC program before you dare to press the Go button. You can run the CNC program at the speed at which you crank the handwheel. Go fast, go slow, stop and take a measurement, go backwards, whatever. You are in complete control as the machine moves the saddle and cross slide through the programmed coordinates.

TRAKing is an exclusive feature to ProtoTRAK. Anyone else who says they have it may not be lying, but they don't know what they are talking about.

Slam your productivity into high gear with TRAKing. Do yourself a favor and get a demo of this powerful feature.

Not available for the 1440EX.

USB Thumb Drive

The USB Thumb Drive option is a Delkin Devices 512MB thumb drive. It serves the following purposes:

Save program files for backing up or additional storage

Load program files

Share program files between ProtoTRAKs or computers

Save system configuration files, including backlash and calibration values

The thumb drive comes correctly configured for ProtoTRAK EMX/EXL interface and includes a copy to the PTEX Offline Programming software for making part programs on a PC.

Work Lamp

The optional work lamp is a 110 volt, 15 watt fluorescent light. The 18" light tube is mounted to the top of the splash shield just to the right of the spindle. The light is protected by a watertight polycarbonate tube that is sealed by an o-ring. A steel shield prevents damage from large flying objects and stainless steel armoring protects the electrical cable.

Available for current TRAK SX Lathes and as a retrofit for prior TRAK and Sport models 1440P and 1745P.

Since 1963, Southwestern Industries, Inc. has been an industry leader in innovative products for machinists' productivity. Our engineering, manufacturing and corporate headquarters are housed in 130,000 sq. ft. facilities in Southern California. We employ a large field organization of factory-direct sales, service and management personnel throughout North America.